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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,572.42, 2,358.63 and 706.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,572.42, 2,358.63 and 706.54 is: 1,059.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,572.42 : 2,358.63 = 706.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,572.42/2,358.63 = 706.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,572.42x = 2,358.63 × 706.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,572.42x = 1,666,466.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,466.44/1,572.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.81

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